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2026 Stanly County 4-H Fruit Plant Sale

Announcing the Stanly County 4-H Fruit Plant Sale! We are taking orders until February 20, 2025. Pick up is March 5th from 9 am until 5:30 pm at the Arena (behind the Ag Center). If you don't have…

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2026 Practical BeeKeeping for New and Current Beekeepers

2026 Beekeeping Class for New and Current Beekeepers 1 page copy.docx - Google DocsJanuary 26th, 2026 through March 09th, 2026Every Monday for 7 weeksTime: 6:30pm – 9pmCost: $35.00 plus book…

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Free Soil Sampling Ends November 26th for the 2025 Calendar Year

Soil samples submitted after the 26th of November will be charged at full price until the end of March 2026.It is advised to have samples collected and sent by the second week of November to ensure…

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Poinsettia Care - Growing a Holiday Classic

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), also called Christmas flower, is a tropical shrub native to Mexico and Central America. This plant has become a holiday staple in the United States, boasting…

HOMESTEADING WORKSHOPS — October 5th 8:30 AM–12:00 PM; Farm Bureau Livestock Arena; $25/person

Homesteading Workshops

Join us on Saturday, October 5th for our homesteading basics workshops!Farm Bureau Livestock Arena 26130 Newt Rd Albemarle, NC 280018:30 AM-12:00 PM$25/personBreakfast will be providedParticipants…

Stanly County Seed Swap.Join us at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center in Albemarle on Thursday October 10th from 5:30PM to 7:00PM.Seed Swap Rules: All varieties must be labeled 2. Please bring something to swap 3. Minimum 5 seeds per variety 4. No noxiou

Stanly County Seed Swap 2024

Calling all Stanly County Gardeners!Are you looking to share a favorite variety you grown this year? Maybe you are looking for something new!Join us at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center on…

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Fall Armyworms in Lawns and Pastures

If you haven’t already heard, fall armyworms are wreaking havoc in pastures, hayfields, and lawns all over the county and surrounding areas. While these brown caterpillars eat most vegetation, they…

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4-H Fishin Rod Raffle

Stanly County 4-H Fishin’ Rod RaffleStanly Co. 4-H is raffling two Phenix TM1 carbon fiber, bait casting, inshore saltwater series, 8ft. 2in. rods valued at $229 each! All proceeds will provide…

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Come Learn About Houseplants!

Houseplants and HomebrewsInterested in learning about houseplants? Join our Extension horticulture agent Andrew Pfeifer at The Brew Room in Locust!Enjoy a drink, and take home a propagated houseplant…

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Want to Grow Perennials From Seed?

Perennial seeds can often prove more complicated to germinate than most annuals or vegetables. However, with the correct approach and enough patience, they can be just as easy to sprout and grow into…